Albert Cestaro v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury (2018)

Albert Cestaro filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 2, 2016, alleging that an influenza vaccination he received on or about October 5, 2015, caused him to develop a shoulder injury. He claimed the residual effects of this condition lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr. Cestaro's alleged shoulder injury or any other condition.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, the parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Cestaro a lump sum of $15,000.00, representing all damages available under the program. The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with its terms.

This decision was issued on May 1, 2018.